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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,235.85 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,235.85 and 412.94 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,235.85 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,235.85 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,235.85 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 510,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,331.90/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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